What did you do to ur Gen III Prius today????

Yep, using just regular spray can 3x layers topped with 3x layers clear.
The Prius engine runs so cool you don't need special paint.

Sprayed it more than a year ago and see no deterioration of paint at all.

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How do you rinse and dry the egr cooler if you’re using oven cleaner? I’m planning to do mine and I ‘m searching the best and safest way to do it ... thanks

 

Did you buy only the bg 109 or the three products ? Looks Interesting if it works, please give us updates of it .... thanks

 

I only used oxi, but I think oven cleaner make up is similar, just stronger. I rinsed thoroughly with hot tap water, then just let it air dry. Compressed air would help I think. It’s stainless too.

 

I did a research for oxi clean , boy , so many results, every company uses this term for all kind of cleaning products... may I ask you if you could just give the specific name or picture of the one you’re using ... thanks again

 

Here’s a Canadian Costco link:

https://www.costco.ca/oxiclean-max-efficiency-stain-remover%2C-5-kg.product.100425415.html

Other larger stores would also have this, maybe in smaller sizes, Walmart for example. In case the link is problematic:

 

Thanks for the clue , this should do the job !!

 

Not sure, powdered is easiest to work with, economical and you can make concentrated and hot solution.

 

Oups , tought it was the same , think I’ll go with the oven cleaner anyway ...

 

i was thinking only high pressure hose was easiest, and also fastest. Ray once cleaned 3 egrs in 15 minutes, saved 3 prius lives including mine. No chemicals or pre soaks needed.

 

Love your idea , but I don’t own a pressure hose, hoping it is not too bad, I will go with chemicals to see , never done before....

 

Car wash bay has high pressure hoses, $2 for 4 minutes here. Water Pressure may vary.

 

Not sure, but maybe pressure wash harder on the cooler? There’s someone in another thread, engine transplant IIRC, had a coolant leak from the cooler, post cleaning. Not sure even what cleaning technique used.

 

Here in Australia ... We use bbq cleaner

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How long did it take with the bbq cleaner?

 

Another question: the screw under the cooler , the one that is driving everybody crazy , do you really have to put it back ?? I looked at the pictures and I ´m not sure if it is a necessary one , makes the next egr cleaning easier if it’s already done... tell me if I’m wrong or crazy

 

Just the 109, which is the EPR. I bought the quart size because I want to try it on my Town&Country
with 375,000 miles. I don't drive it much anymore, but I still want to do it.

 

You don't HAVE to re-install the nut, or stud. As long as you tighten up the others.

You can get a pressure washer for $100, even less on sale. It will really make it easier, and faster.
I didn't use it the first time, but it wasn't that clogged. But the 2nd time I did on the replacement Cooler.
Clears it out quick! Then I used the oven cleaner. The water was black! I did it 3 times and by the 3rd time
the water was pretty clear. Clear enough anyways.
The pressure washer is not going to poke any holes in the cooler. Unless you have a 20,000 psi one with
a pin hole size nozzle, then maybe.... But your standard 2-3000 psi washer will work great.

Do not use oven cleaner on the egr valve! Use brake or carb cleaner and a brass wired brush.

 

Thanks a lot guys for your good advices and your time , I took notes..

 

Only use it on the cooler, not the valve,, it dissolves within a few seconds as for the pressure washer just go to the car wash and put a couple dollars in the machine

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